Recent Posts Tagged With 'rabat'

• Taxi!

  Posted on Sunday July 5th, 2009 at 08:12 in rabat, casablanca, taxis, el jadida, mohammedia, petit taxi, grand taxi

  There are two types of taxis in Morocco: Petit Taxi and Grand Taxi. In every city, the taxis are distinguished by colors that tie them to that city. Their easy to find that way. Just look for the cars that all look the same. For example, in Mohamme...

• Rabat: El Hania vs. Snack al Alam

  Posted on Friday July 3rd, 2009 at 08:25 in salad, restaurant, rabat, parliament, tagine, mausoleum, medina, brochette, chellah, el hania, snack al alam, souk semara

  The second day of my parents' visit, we brought them to the hammam for proper showers and scrub downs. After lunch, we went to the medina in Rabat. We did all the necessary stops of the Parliament building, a walk by the door of my aunt's old apart...

• Arrival Day

  Posted on Thursday July 2nd, 2009 at 06:01 in Canada, rabat, airport, taxi, casablanca, arrival, united states citizens, h1n1 influenza, mohammed v airport, al manal mall

  Yes, the day of my parent's arrival needs a post in itself. We thought it would be an in-out affair at the airport and debated back and forth for days whether or not to rent a car to pick them up. At first, we thought my brother-in-law would be home ...

• A Perfect Day in Rabat

  Posted on Thursday June 18th, 2009 at 08:51 in morocco, rabat, atlantic ocean, mint tea, garden of the old fortress, oudaya

  I realized I haven't written much about the unforgettable places and sights of Rabat, or any other city I've been to for that matter. I need to get more pictures of some places that I'll be visiting again soon, but for today I thought I'd kick off tr...

• Meet My Friend: Hammam

  Posted on Thursday June 11th, 2009 at 19:48 in rabat, hammam, marrakesh, public bath, cassella

  This may be the first time you will read about hammam here on 760 days, but I assure you, it won't be the last. I make no apologies about how much I love it, or how much I talk about it. Not only do I feel clean when I leave, I feel refreshed on the ...

• Best Bites: Shawarma

  Posted on Tuesday June 9th, 2009 at 06:09 in food, New York City, spices, morocco, rabat, pita, shawarma

  Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern sandwich made of chicken, turkey or lamb (and sometimes a combination) in countries all over the world. Of course, it's made better and more authentically in some countries than others. Layers of meat are piled hi...

• Home Sweet Home

  Posted on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 at 09:25 in utilities, rent, rabat, apartment, flat, neighborhood, renting, lease, al kamra, agdal souisse, simsar

  Renting a flat in Morocco (my experience is in Rabat specifically) is in some ways simpler than in the United States, and at the same time can be more difficult. Here are the basics as described to me by my husband and brother-in-law.First, let me sa...